Youth Care Worker - Compass - Repost

Job Description

Department / Unit: SH - Youth Residential Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Addiction Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 12.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient‑centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province‑wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years related experience, is required, preferably in a substance use and/or mental health treatment setting.
• Crisis response experience is also desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in the areas of adolescence, at risk youth (i.e., FASD; ADHD; etc.,), addictions and mental health.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Completion of the Child & Youth Care Certificate program or training in the social sciences is desirable, other combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and ASSIST training is desirable.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and suitable driving record.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification are required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work well within an inter‑disciplinary team; and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• The ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications is required.
• Fluency in English (French/Indigenous languages - verbal and written an asset).
• Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset.

Physical Requirements

• Availability for shift work.

NOTE: Full‑time positions involve a 4 on, 4 off shift rotation (two 7 AM - 7 PM, two 7 PM - 7 AM, 4 off).

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.